Horrible Histories
Multi-award-winning comedy sketch show Horrible Histories returns to CBBC for a fourth series this year (12x30 minutes episodes, plus a 1x30 minute song special, 1x30 minute sport special, and a 1x30 minute scary Halloween special).
Packed to the rafters with fascinating facts, silly songs, popular pastiches and gruesome gags, Horrible Histories features performances from some of the UK’s finest comedy talent.
The new series includes special guest appearances from Chris Addison and Sarah Hadland, and League of Gentlemen stars Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, as well as Horrible Histories’ regulars Mathew Baynton (Spy; Gavin and Stacey), Simon Farnaby (Your Highness; The Mighty Boosh), Martha Howe-Douglas (The Armstrong and Miller Show), Jim Howick (Reggie Perrin; ; Peep Show; The Armstrong and Miller Show), Laurence Rickard (Balls of Steel) and Ben Willbond (Rev; The Thick of It).
Find out how historical figures such as Dick Whittington and Robert the Bruce get on pitching movies about their life story, and which Historical Apprentice teams will find out they’re fired. There are also more magnificent musical interludes including Victoria and Albert’s love ballad, Charles Darwin with a Bowie-esque rock tune, and a new Battle of Britain RAF Pilots boy band.
Based on the best-selling books written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown, Horrible Histories is made by Lion TV in association with Citrus TV. Caroline Norris is series producer and Melissa Hardinge is executive producer for CBBC.
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